12 black sunglasses to fashionably fend off summer’s piercing glare

Of late, our uniforms of choice have been largely manipulated by our city’s weather. For those of us residing in Southeast Asia, the incessant heat has been the new normal. As much as the desire of donning sturdy stiff leather, slouchy knits or even the occasional corduroy comes to mind, we’ve begrudgingly thrown the aforementioned out the window and in its place, linen, cotton and nylon have become our closest alliances from the wardrobe instead. Perhaps in a bewitching twist of events, clothing runs optional—with some choosing to flaunt their intimates à la fall/winter 2023’s runways. 

But if there had to be one failproof item to count on, a trusty pair of sunnies is one that will carry you through this scorching season—with nonchalant ease so to speak. Count on it to elevate an outfit, dial up the swagger, conceal the fatigue, all while shutting out the harsh UV rays at the same time. Given the functionality of the accessory, a pair of black sunglasses will serve you even better—remaining as the consistent staple to any outfit—colours, shapes, frills and all.

But this allegiant colour shouldn’t be synonymous with mere accessibility; rather the recent drops have served up fresh silhouettes as sported by our favourite celebrities. See Saint Laurent‘s supersized BLAZE, fitted with an oversized gold cassandre and Balenciaga’s alien-esque number to dial up the edge. And in Gentle Monster’s handsome arsenal, you’re bound to find a pair fitted just for you. 

Below, shield from the sun with Vogue Singapore’s edit of black sunglasses.